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RESOLVED: That application 22/01498/FP be GRANTED planning permission subject to the reasons set out in the report of the Development and Conservation Manager.

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The Chair advised that the Acting Development and Conservation Manager would not be providing a further update on this second application for 20 High Street, Baldock, as all updates had been provided alongside the first application.

The Chair invited Ms Bugler to provide further comments against this second application and Ms Bugler noted that the incidents referred to in the Police statistics is only incidents within the building, whereas residents were referring to incidents happening in the wider environment.

The Chair invited Councillor Michael Muir to speak against the second application as Member Advocate. Councillor Muir advised:

·         He agreed with all points raised by Councillor Weeks with regard to the first application.

·         The strength of feeling was evident from public attendees at the meeting.

·         Detailed incidents which he had witnessed at the site.

The Chair advised Councillor Muir that anecdotal evidence was not suitable at the Planning Control Committee meeting.

The Chair invited Mr Courtney-Morgan to speak in support of the second application, and Mr Courtney-Morgan advised that he had no further comments.

Councillor Daniel Allen proposed and Councillor Nigel Mason seconded and, following a vote, it was:

RESOLVED: That application 22/01498/FP be GRANTED planning permission subject to the reasons set out in the report of the Development and Conservation Manager.

Following the conclusion of this item there was a short comfort break in proceedings until 21.32.